Q: When is the best time to begin the Admissions Process for New Student Admissions? And when are the entrance exams?

A: The best time to begin the Admissions Process is during your child’s eighth grade year and to begin planning for the upcoming admission days and entrance exam dates:

The Parent Discussion, Campus Tours, & Entrance Exam Dates. On each of these days the testing, parent/guardian discussion, and the campus tours are held.

Saturday, January 12, 2018

Saturday, January 26, 2018

Saturday, February 02, 2018

Saturday, February 09, 2018

Saturday, February 23, 2018

Saturday, March 02, 2018

Saturday, March 09, 2018

Testing and Tour Times:

Plan to be at the test site by 8:30 AM. Doors open at 8:30 AM.

Testing begins promptly at 9:00 AM

Parent/Guardian Discussion at 12:30 PM

Campus Tours at 1:15 PM for all parents, guardians and students

Overview of the Admissions Process:

Completed NPS Application; https://navajoprep.openapply.com/. We no longer accept paper applications as we are an environmentally friendly application process. Please fill out the forms online. We have computers available at our school if you are unable to complete forms in your home area.

Q: What is Navajo Prep’s goal and is this the right school for my child?

A: Our primary goal is to prepare students for college, supported by our mission statement, and if you are looking for a school that can give your child self-discipline, time management, confidence, motivation, independence, and ultimately, preparing for college and more success in life, then Navajo Preparatory School is the school for your child in preparation for college and higher learning.

Q: What will life be like at Navajo Prep for my child?

A: Navajo Preparatory School emphasizes living in a community where learning, personal growth and exploration are top priority; where programs and activities are promoted alongside academics; where making friends is encouraged; and where success is celebrated. We are built on a cultural foundation with an International awareness. We have nightly study halls, academies, and tutorials for academic support. Our students also experience some of the freedoms of college. Students live in dorm rooms and learn independence—which serves them well when they go off to college—as 95% of our students do.

Q: Will my child be in a safe environment?

A: Navajo Preparatory School is a closed campus. Navajo Preparatory School is a closed campus. NPS is a safe and drug free school community where we have 24/7 onsite security, cameras across campus and a School Resource Officer. ID’s are required to be shown by all visitors upon request of security officers. Our staff is CPR certified and trained each semester In addition to this, we also have a Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) that responds to campus situations. We pride ourselves that we put our students/staff safety at the utmost importance.

Q: What is the Process for New Student Admissions?

Q: Where do I register for Admissions Day Orientation?

A: The registration form is available online at https://navajoprep.openapply.com/. This first process of getting to know our program is very important for parents and their student which brings us back to the question “Is this the right school and program for my child?”.

Q: How are students admitted to Navajo Prep?

A: To be considered for admission to Navajo Preparatory School, Students must obtain, complete, and submit the following:

A non-refundable $20.00 application fee is due prior to the entrance examination. This must be paid prior to testing date to the Business Office (505-326-6571 Ext. 125) with a money order or debit/credit card. Cash payments can be made on-site the day of testing.

Q: What type of test or entrance exam do the students take?

Q: Who takes the Entrance Exam?

Q: Do transfer students take the Entrance Exam?

A: No, transfer students do not take the Entrance Exam. Transfer students are those prospective students who are applying for 10th, 11th, or 12th grades, but must submit their most recent state assessment test such as AIMS, NMSBA, etc.

Q: Does my child need to sign up for the Entrance Exam?

A: Yes, your child will need to sign up for the Entrance Exam to make sure that those slots for those test dates are not over the limit for capacity, and you must attend parent orientation/ discussions before you sign up for the Entrance Exam.

Q: How long does the test take?

A: Information on the test will be coming soon. Dress comfortable and you may bring bottled water and healthy snacks for breaks in between test taking. We do have a refreshment table available during break and after the test.

Q: What happens when a prospective student is late for the entrance exam?

A: The entrance exam begins promptly at 9:00 AM. The doors will be shut at that time. If you are late to take the entrance exam, you will not be allowed to take the exam for that day and will have to reschedule for the next testing date. This is a timed test so you will need to plan on being at the test site before 9:00 AM. During the duration of the exam, there will be restroom and water breaks only at designated times. Cellular devices should be left wit the parent/guardian during the duration of the test.

Q: What will it cost to attend Navajo Prep School and is there a deposit fee?

A: An annual fee of $500.00 for the Fall Semester plus $50.00 a non-refundable dormitory deposit and $500.00 for the Spring Semester is required of all Native American dormitory students totaling $1,050.00 per year. Native American day students pay $400.00 for the Fall Semester and $400.00 for the Spring Semester totaling $800.00 per year.

Q: When will I be notified to pay for the student fees?

A: You will need to pay the student fees once your child has been notified with an acceptance letter for official enrollment. The acceptance letter details that a $250 deposit due by June 30 will hold your student’s space in the academic and residential environment for the upcoming year. If this is not paid by that date, your student will forfeit their space in the upcoming class. The remainder of the balance can be worked out either up front or on a payment plan with the Business Office at NPS.

Q: What if my child applies for the Navajo Scholarship, do I still need to pay the whole amount?

A: If your child applies for the Navajo Scholarship, the Navajo Scholarship office will need to submit a copy of your child’s award letter to Navajo Preparatory School Business Office indicating that you have proof of such an award to supplement your child’s student fees. In any case, should there be an outstanding balance; it is the parents/guardians responsibility to pay for their child’s student fees.

Q: What is the Senior Atsa Exhibition and is it a requirement to graduate?

A: The Navajo Preparatory School Atsa Exhibition is a culmination of the students’ four-year academic study and will serve as a foundation for their future collegiate or career endeavors. The Atsa Exhibition will give students the opportunity to explore personal interests more deeply while demonstrating the ability to apply knowledge and skills they have acquired and developed while at Navajo Preparatory School.

To graduate from Navajo Preparatory School, all students must complete requirements in four categories of the Atsa Exhibition:

1. Extended Essay:

An argumentative research paper on a particular topic involving core subjects: Language and Literature, Mathematics, Individuals and Society, Fine Arts/Music and Science.

2. Colloquium:

The colloquium is an academic presentation in which students defend their extended essay argument to peers, the community, and a panel of judges.

3. Portfolio:

A compilation of the student’s work to showcase high school works and demonstrate college readiness.

4. CAS Fair:

Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) long-term project is a sustained, collaborative experiential learning process that is measured against the IB Learner Outcomes and exhibited/presented during the annual CAS Fair.

These requirements are in addition to the requirements of individual courses. The Senior and Junior Seminar courses and Advisor/TOK instructor will serve as points of advisement and assistance for fulfilling requirements.

Q: Can students take classes at San Juan College?

A: Students can take classes at San Juan College during their Senior and Junior year but they must meet San Juan College criteria for acceptance to their program. Students have an opportunity during their sophomore year to take the LRNS College Success class.

Q: What other opportunities does Navajo Prep offer?

A: Navajo Prep offers placement opportunities for its 50 summer programs across the country. Many of the programs offer full scholarships while others cover all costs with the exception of travel. Summer enrichment provides opportunities for our students to make new friends, experience, learning at another school, spend time on a college campus and keep academically stimulated. Over the past years Navajo Prep has established and maintained relationships with programs at New Mexico State University, University of Arizona, Colorado School of Mines, Northern Arizona University, and others. Leading college preparatory programs that have supported our students at their summer programs include: The Coast Maine Semester, Phillips Exeter Academy, Northfield Mount Herman, Choate Rosemary Hall, and Phillips Andover Academy.

Q: Is there a dress code for students?

A: Yes, students are expected to maintain the type of appearance that is not distracting to students, teachers, or the educational process of the school. As a college preparatory school, Navajo Preparatory School strives to encourage a “dress for success” appearance that is tasteful, clean, neat, and un-exaggerated. The following dress code is required in classes, assemblies, when representing Navajo Prep at other schools, colleges, and for occasions when “dress code” attire is specified.

Shirts without tails must be buttoned, unless the t-shirt underneath is a solid color.

Obscene, disrespectful, lewd and/or sexually or suggestive statements or pictures on clothing are considered disruptive. Wording on clothing with inappropriate double meanings are considered disruptive.

No extremely baggy pants not fitted at the waist and/or dragging on the floor.

No extremely low rise jeans.

No t-shirts, sweatshirts, military fatigues, overalls, or athletic wear. (New Moon Run t-shirts are acceptable on the day of the run).

No headwear (i.e.: hats/bandanas/hoods/stocking caps) to be worn inside academic buildings during academic hours unless it is culturally appropriate and approved by the Dean of Instruction.

Clothing such as see-through, fish-net fabrics, halter tops, tank tops, low-cut tops, bare midriffs and bare back tops, and excessively short skirts are considered inappropriate and will not be allowed.

Clothing considered revealing (cleavage, exposes too much skin) will not be allowed.

Hemmed shorts (must be one inch above the knee) may be worn in warm weather.

Hickies will not be tolerated.

Body piercing, other than the earlobe, is unacceptable.

Chains attached to wallets or clothing is prohibited.

No distracting hair styles such as spiked hair, unnaturally colored hair and other extremes that disrupt the learning process may be worn.

Because fashion in dress change rapidly, members of the community are encouraged to consult the Dean of Instruction if there is significant confusion about an item not covered in the code stated above. The Dean may then offer a clarification after consultation with student advisor and representative of the Student Senate. Exceptions to the Dress Code will be made on Fridays and on “Spirit Days” when NPS t-shirts, NPS sweatshirts and NPS jerseys are acceptable.

Q: How does the residential program fit into NPS?

A: Residential life begins with learning how to care for yourself, your personal belongings, as well as for the Navajo Prep School Community. Students should bring acceptable clothing, essential supplies, and appropriate bedding for residential living. Students are expected to respect other people’s belongings and should maintain a clean and safe residential hall and room. All students are required to abide by the Residence Hall Policies. Built into the Residential Program is a Life Skills Program, Cultural Activities, Off-Campus Excursions and College Experience.

Q: How do most students travel back and forth from home?

A: Transportation to and from school is provided on Sundays and Fridays. On Fridays, busses leave campus at 4:00 p.m. and on Sundays students arrive in time to prepare for the following day. A transportation schedule is provided for specific information concerning drop-off / pick-up times and locations. Bus runs terminate in the areas of Chinle, Kayenta, and Window Rock, in Arizona and Crownpoint and Cuba in New Mexico.

Q: What are the requirements for athletic eligibility?

A: All student athletes must have a signed physician examination before they are allowed to participate (including try-outs and practice). Health consent and parental permission forms are also required. In addition, students are required to pass all classes and to have a 2.3 GPA or better with no failing marks. All athletes are required to abide by the Student Athlete Handbook which they will receive as part of their athletic orientation and procedures.

Q: What percentage of graduates from Navajo Prep are accepted to colleges?

A: College counseling at NPS provides opportunities for students to meet with College officials, visit college campuses and provide guidance while proceeding through the application process.

We will be utilizing the Naviance Platform this year in working with students on career exploration as well as the college application process.

Over 95% of graduates are accepted to a wide variety of post-secondary educational institutions both close to home and in distant regions of the country. Most popular among NPS students within the Four Corners States are: Dine College, Northern AZ Univ., AZ State Univ., Univ. of AZ, San Juan College, Univ. of NM, NM State Univ., NM Highland Eastern NM University, Western New Mexico Univ., Fort Lewis College, Adams State College, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado College, Eastern Utah University & B. Y. U.

Q: When should I start the process for college preparations?

A: The Academic Counseling department assists students in planning a successful secondary school academic experience. The services provided include the development of a four year academic plan, course selection, assisting students in overcoming difficulties during the high school career, and multiple testing assessments are done at Navajo Preparatory School to measure school achievement and to coordinate faculty instruction. These include the, New Mexico Standards Based Assessment, PLAN and Pre-ACT, & PSAT for selected students. The test results are made available through the academic counselor to school administrators, faculty, and parent(s)/guardian(s) and students. The college counseling process begins during the freshman year. In addition to taking national exams each fall, all underclassmen are exposed to a range of possible post-secondary schools and seminars for all grades. There is an expectation to attend ACT prep classes in the fall to prepare for college entrance exams. The senior year activities include attending college fairs, meeting with college representatives, selecting a college, and completing applications for college admission, financial aid, and scholarships.